How to Build a Deck
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Ethan@OPC
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Building your own deck? See how a professional contractor built a beautiful, composite deck from start to finish. This article covers everything from pouring footers, attaching the ledger board, building stairs, and more.
Using a palm nailer to secure joist hangers.
The stairs and deck are trimmed in PVC board.
A beautiful Trex composite deck.
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I could certainly use a new deck overhaul... adore this! Those stairs are gorgeous! Welcome to HomeTalk! :)
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Thanks Donna! I like the stairs too, especially with the white trim. The beautiful thing about this deck is it's virtually maintenance free!
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